Published May 08, 2008 09:20 pm -
Things to do 5.9.08
Arts
PHOTO EXHIBIT “HIDDEN COSTS OF WAR,” 3 to 7 p.m. today, Bishop Kelley High School Library/Media Center in Tulsa. The exhibit is open to public. It is not recommended to children under 12 years of age. Exhibit consists of stunnig black and white photographs taken by Japenese photojournalist Takashi Morizumi, who has document effects of warfare and nuclear contamination in several locations. Presented by Eastern Oklahoma Pax Christi. For more information call (918) 742-4131 or e-mail hiddencostsofwar@gmail.com.
1776-1876: A CENTURY OF AMERICAN HISTORY IN ART EXHIBITION, daily to Sunday, Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa. Information: www.gilcrease.org or call 596-2700.
BRETT WESTON: OUT OF THE SHADOW EXHIBIT, daily through May 18, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City. First major retrospective of Brett Weston’s work in more than 30 years.
KRISTALLNACHT: THE NIGHT OF CRYSTAL DEATH EXHIBIT, Sunday through June 29, Mezzanine Gallery, Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, 2021 E. 71st St., Tulsa. A portfolio of intaglio vitreographs on paper that confront the horror against German Jews that took place on the night of Nov. 9, 1938. Information: 492-1818 or www.jewishmuseum.net.
Benefits
Y-ME ANNUAL WALK TO EMPOWER, 8 a.m. Sunday, River West Festival Park, Tulsa. Sponsor: Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization. A three-mile non-competitive walk to honor the survivors in your life, commemorate your own diagnosis, remember those who are no longer with us and raise funds to support free-of-charge programs and services that are offered to all those touched by breast cancer. Register or information: http://tulsawalk.y-me.org or call (877) 963-7223, Ext. 2738.
COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS CONCERT BENEFIT AND COOKOUT, 2 p.m. May 17 at Kelly’s Ship’s Store and Jackson Bay on Fort Gibson Lake, northeast of Okay. Live music featuring New Direction, Mountain Grove Bluegrass and Olin Davis and The Travelers. Large sale with various items including a dishwasher, range, picnic table, entertainment centers and other great stuff. Smoked meats and all the fixin’s. Adults $5, children eat free. All proceeds will go to Teresa Milligan who suffered a serious car wreck last July. For more information or to make donations contact Misty, 686-5528.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DAV BENEFIT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. May 17, third Saturday, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7, 4815 W. Okmulgee Ave. Cost: $4, adults; $2, children under 12. Menu: eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, buckwheat pancakes, coffee, milk and juice. Proceeds directly support local Disabled American Veterans and their families.
MEMORIAL DAY JAM AND BENEFIT FOR WENDY SMITH, featuring six bands, 5 p.m. May 25, Texanna Road Lounge, Landing. All musicians welcome. Donations appreciated. Information: 689-9060.
Camps
SAFE DRIVING COURSE OFFERED, May 19, at the First United Methodist Church, 303 E. Church St. The Still Climbing And Mighty Proud Seniors (SCAMPS) at the First United Methodist Church in Wagoner is sponsoring another AARP safe driving course. Those who complete the course and receive a certificate will authorize a discount on automobile insurance. Cost: $10; AARP members who bring another AARP member, one will get in free. Not just for seniors, any certified driver may take the course and get a certificate. Information: Richard Hedger, 462-7383.
VOLUNTEER COURT MEDIATION TRAINING, free basic training by The Early Settlement, 8:30 a.m. to 5;30 p.m., today, Wagoner County Courthouse in the Law Library. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Ann Wilkins, The Early Settlement-Northeast director at (800) 722-9614 ext. 3007 or 3008 to request application. Volunteer mediators for the state court system Alterative Dispute Resoultion System donate their time to assist with mediation. These dedicated Oklahomans possess a strong belief in the capability of disputing parties to resolve their own conflicts outside of the courtroom.